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Master Material Index
This section provides a quick reference to Brady materials listed throughout this catalogue, including basic attributes, applications
and regulatory compliance where applicable. For more detailed material attribute and performance information, please refer to the
material’s Technical Data Sheet, listed at www.bradyeurope.com/tds.
Brady Material No. Material Finish Colour Temp (°C)
(Tested for 30 days)
Performance
Attributes
Properties & Applications Approval/Compliance
Min. Max.
B-109 Polyethylene Tag Matt White -40 °C 49 °C
White polyethylene tag material with matt finish.
Excellent multi-purpose tag for identifying
multiconductor cables, inventory, safety warning
repair and work-in-processing manufacturing. Good
weatherability, humidity resistance and legibility after
solvent exposure.
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B-145 Polyethylene Matt Grey -40 °C 100 °C UL94 V2
B-321
Heat-shrink
Polyolefin Sleeve
Matt White -40 °C 120 °C
Heat-shrinkable; excellent resistance to oil and
solvents. Ink-receptive coating provides permanent
legibility. Applications requiring sleeve markers,
computer-printable.
Meets MIL-M-81531;
MIL-STD-202, Method 215J
B-342
Heat-shrink
Polyolefin Sleeve
Matt White -70 °C 130 °C
3:1 ratio heat shrinkable wire marking sleeve that fits
snugly around wires for identification and protection.
Fade-resistant and flame retardant. Also available in
yellow and black.
UL Recognised to UL224;
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/5 C
(Class 1); SAE-AS-81531
B-345
High Temperature
Heat-shrink
Polyvinylidene
Fluoride Sleeve
Matt White -55 °C 225 °C
2:1 ratio heat shrinkable wire marking sleeve
specifically designed for high temperature and
low vacuum outgassing applications. These heat
shrinkable wire marking sleeves are made from
irradiated high temperature PVDF. Also available in
black.
NASA SP-R-0022A
Outgassing Performance;
SAE-AMS-DTL-23053/18
(Class 2); SAE-AS-81531;
MIL-STD-202G Method 215K
B-362
Tamper-resistant
Metallised Vinyl
Gloss Silver -70 °C 100 °C
Designed to fracture easily in order to show signs of
product tampering and to prevent one-piece label
removal. Use caution when removing from liner as
material is fragile.
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B-390 Rigid insert White -40 °C 100 °C
Designed to be printed and affixed to a wire using
extruded, clear PVC Brady Wire Marking Carriers.
Halogen Free (DIN VDE 0472/
part 815)
B-412 Polypropylene Matt White -40 °C 100 °C
White polypropylene tag material with matt finish.
Offers high print legibility and high tensile strength.
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B-422 Polyester Gloss White -40 °C 100 °C
Designed to withstand solvent exposure. Used for
component identification, barcoding, asset and
inventory tracking.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted
B-422/B-
966B
Polyester
with Polyester
Overlaminate
Gloss White -40 °C 100 °C
Supplied with a separate overlaminate mounted onto
the liner underneath the label to allow for the label to
be printed first.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted
B-423 Polyester Gloss White -70 °C 120 °C
Widely used for component identification, barcoding,
asset and inventory tracking.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; AGA Approved;
Halogen Free
(DIN VDE 0472/part 815)
B-424 Paper Matt White -80 °C 50 °C –
B-424/B-
966B
Paper with
Polyester
Overlaminate
Gloss White
Supplied with a separate overlaminate mounted onto
the liner underneath the label to allow for the label to
be printed first.
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B-425 Polypropylene Matt White -70 °C 80 °C
White polypropylene material stock with matt finish
for thermal transfer printing or write-on applications.
Excellent solvent resistance and print performance;
not recommended for long-term outdoor use.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; Halogen Free
(DIN VDE 0472/part 815)
B-427
Self-laminating
Vinyl
Matt
White/
Transparent
-80 °C 60 °C
Thermal transfer printable, self-laminating material.
These labels have a printable area with a clear “tail”
that wraps around the marker. The “tail” serves as
overlaminate to protect the print. Superior resistance
to abrasion, solvents, water, oil and dirt. Also available
in grey, brown, green, yellow, blue, red, purple,
orange
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B-428
Metallised
Polyester
Matt Silver -40 °C 120 °C
Thermal transfer printable metallised polyester
with matt finish. Withstands solvents and variable
temperatures. Excellent for serial and rating plate
applications with name-plate quality and a metal-
looking finish.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; Halogen Free
(DIN VDE 0472/part 815)
B-428/B-966
Metallised
Polyester with
Polyester
Overlaminate
Gloss Silver -40 °C 120 °C
A Metallised polyester label that comes with a
separate overlaminate to be applied over the label
once printed. This way the label remains clear
and easy-to-read, even in harsh environments.
Overlaminate is a clear polyester (B-966B) that
extends outside of label on each side when applied.
UL Recognised; CSA
Accepted; AGA Approved;
Halogen Free (DIN VDE 0472/
part 815)
B-430 Polyester Gloss Clear -70 °C 100 °C
Translucent, high performance polyester material with
a glossy finish. Thermal transfer printable.
UL Recognised; CSA Accepted
B-432 Polyester Gloss Clear -40 °C 100 °C UL Recognised; CSA Accepted